EFC9 works with Tribes, communities, government and industry to build green economies in the United States and internationally. Partnered with the Green MBA program at Dominican University of California, EFC9 emphasizes the principle that environmental protection creates long term financial, social and environmental sustainability. EFC9's mandate has traditionally been to provide our services throughout EPA Region IX – California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii.
Through education, capacity building and program development we:
- Encourage industry to implement green business practices,
- Promote climate change mitigation and adaptation, and
- Foster sustainable communities.
EFC9 Reports
Healthy Nail Salon Multi-Stakeholder Meeting Report
EFC9 in conjunction with the California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative and the National Healthy Nail Salon Alliance, held the first ever Healthy Nail Salon Multi-Stakeholder Meeting in July 2010 which brought together representatives from product manufacturers, regulatory agencies, community-based organizations, academic institutions, and nail salons to share diverse perspectives, engage in constructive dialogue, and develop partnerships to advance salon worker health and safety. The meeting illuminated some of the key the challenges and barriers. To learn more, download the Healthy Nail Salon Multi-Stakeholder Meeting Report.
Preparing for Change: Tools, Strategies and Opportunities for Assessing Community Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change
Through careful assessment, planning, policy adjustments, cost-benefit analyses, and rapid implementation, many potentially negative consequences created by global climate change can be reduced significantly. The strategies and technologies that can be used to blunt or mitigate these consequences already exist, and it is primarily a matter of education, combined with political will and a willingness to make strategic policy changes, that will determine if investments are made today to radically cut future costs associated with climate change.
Tribes, Energy and Economic Independence: Barriers and Opportunities
The world is moving towards a greener economy and renewable energy is leading the charge. Green energy is seen as an investment opportunity by the financial community and is supported by federal and state grants, rebates and tax incentives. But not all Americans have access to the money. American Indian Tribes face numerous barriers and challenges to bring economic self-sufficiency and clean energy to their land. Download Tribes, Energy and Economic Independence: Barriers and Opportunities and learn more.
Techniques to Achieve Naturally Healthy Hair
EFC9 proudly presents the Healthy Hair Guide, a user friendly guide to download your favorite hair style using “green” products. This guides shares information to achieve beautiful trend setting styles and techniques, and information on chemical use and the potential effects on your hair and body. The guide also shares tips on selecting safe, less toxic ingredients!
Mapping the Nail Care Industry Report.
Nail care is the fastest growing sector in the beauty industry, generating more than $6 billion annually in sales nationwide. Nail products are one segment in the U.S. personal care product industry; the approximately 750 personal care products companies generated approximately $40 billion in annual revenue. Scientific studies have shown a correlation between health problems in nail salon workers and daily exposure to chemicals in nail care products. The purpose of this report is to present information on key stakeholders in the nail products industry, their processes and products, in order to identify barriers and opportunities to developing greener and healthier products.
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EFC9 presents our Biodiesel Report
There is growing interest in using biodiesel to reduce exposure by workers and school children to toxic diesel exhaust. Among the various forms of biodiesel feedstock, locally-generated waste vegetable oil constitutes the cleanest feedstock with the least impact on the environment. To learn about why Southern Californian fleet managers from city government, the entertainment sector and transportation logistics chose to use waste oil biodiesel, the process of converting their fleets to biodiesel, as well as regulatory challenges they faced during the transition and any ongoing challenges, please download Sustainable Biodiesel Fleets In Southern California.
EFC9 presents our Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2009-2010
Learn about all of EFC9 projects. From working with American Indian Tribes to Greening the Nail Care Industry, get the rundown on work form 2009 and 2010. EFC9's Annual Report has been completed and can be downloaded by clicking on the image below.
